Smyth County News & Messenger

Smyth County News & Messenger The Smyth County News & Messenger is a biweekly newspaper, serving Smyth County, Va. The News & Messenger publishes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. and 2 p.m.

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Santa was incredibly busy in Smyth County this weekend. He rode in four parades and made time to pose for lots of photos...
12/10/2025

Santa was incredibly busy in Smyth County this weekend. He rode in four parades and made time to pose for lots of photos.

Brittany Miller promised to blow this journalist’s mind. First came vanilla ice cream, then she added a dash of infused ...
12/09/2025

Brittany Miller promised to blow this journalist’s mind. First came vanilla ice cream, then she added a dash of infused balsamic vinegar and a dash of blood orange infused olive

While the library has always been a place of learning and discovery, Heather Carter said Monday that it’s going in a dif...
12/08/2025

While the library has always been a place of learning and discovery, Heather Carter said Monday that it’s going in a different direction now. That new path allows creativity and

The Town of Marion just released the news release below. Look for an interview with Keen in an upcoming edition of the N...
12/04/2025

The Town of Marion just released the news release below. Look for an interview with Keen in an upcoming edition of the News & Messenger.

Andrew Keen, a Marion native, is returning home as the new Town Manager in January.

A 2009 graduate of Marion Senior High School, Keen is currently serving as Director of Finance and Treasurer for the Town of Vinton, a position he’s held since June 2022. Previously, Keen worked in non-profit healthcare financial management and logistics.

Keen graduated from Radford University in 2014, with a Bachelor of Science degree in History with a minor in Political Science, and earned his Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management from Virginia Tech in 2023. He is married to the former Brooke Pennington, and the couple have one son, Bridger.

“We are delighted to have Andrew coming home,” said Marion mayor Avery Cornett. “After an extensive search, the Council chose Andrew for his local connection, his education, his service in local government, and his passion for his hometown. We’re certain we’ve hit a home run, and looking forward to having him.”

Keen’s first day will be January 5. His email address is [email protected].

The snow mounted around the home in a mysterious wooded area in the Southern Appalachians. A young girl and her grandpar...
12/04/2025

The snow mounted around the home in a mysterious wooded area in the Southern Appalachians. A young girl and her grandparents were snowed in. These many years later, the girl’s

The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who could review the report in a class...
12/03/2025

The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who could review the report in a classified facility.

An important opportunity for women's healthcare.A partnership between the Mount Rogers Health District and RiVida Recove...
12/02/2025

An important opportunity for women's healthcare.

A partnership between the Mount Rogers Health District and RiVida Recovery in Abingdon is making family planning and women’s healthcare a little more accessible.

On Wednesday, the health district will hold its fourth mobile health clinic at RiVida’s Abingdon location from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Health District Director Megan Helmick said the goal of the mobile family planning unit is to reduce barriers and meet people where they’re at.

“By bringing family planning and STI [Sexually Transmitted Infection] services directly into communities, particularly to places like RiVida where people are already seeking support, we’re making it easier for individuals to get the care they need in a way that works with their time and circumstances,” she said.

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Work is now underway to repair the most significant public damage left by 2024’s Hurricane Helene in Smyth County. As co...
12/02/2025

Work is now underway to repair the most significant public damage left by 2024’s Hurricane Helene in Smyth County. As construction nears, a new design could minimize future damage and,

Citizens who have experienced stressful encounters with individuals who are mentally ill or confrontational have turned ...
12/01/2025

Citizens who have experienced stressful encounters with individuals who are mentally ill or confrontational have turned to the Marion Town Council for help, asking for a greater police presence downtown

The 2025 Smyth County Red Kettle campaign is underway at Marion’s Walmart and Saltville’s Food Country and will begin De...
11/30/2025

The 2025 Smyth County Red Kettle campaign is underway at Marion’s Walmart and Saltville’s Food Country and will begin Dec. 1 at the Food City stores in Chilhowie and Marion.

Technology, especially the likes of a 3D printer or an Apple Studio computer or a Xtool laser cutter, can seem daunting ...
11/28/2025

Technology, especially the likes of a 3D printer or an Apple Studio computer or a Xtool laser cutter, can seem daunting -- both the cost and learning how to use

One week remains for people to refer children to Santa’s Elves. While much can happen in that time, last week, program o...
11/27/2025

One week remains for people to refer children to Santa’s Elves. While much can happen in that time, last week, program organizers were encouraged by community support and expressed optimism

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